SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21545
RBOSGB21545 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21545 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 545 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Edinburgh Corstorphine and South Gyle |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Royal Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- RBOS Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- GB Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 545 Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
Which branch is behind SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21545?
RBOSGB21545 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Edinburgh Corstorphine and South Gyle, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of RBOSGB21545 mean?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 545 identifies the branch Edinburgh Corstorphine and South Gyle.
What happens if I use RBOSGB21545 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check RBOSGB21545 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need RBOSGB21545 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need RBOSGB21545.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.